…the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. This came after the Federal Ministry of Education's directive approving the new registration fee for candidates sitting both examinations. “The organisation argued that the increase would place an additional financial burden on parents already struggling with ris…

…reported cases of medical complications and fatalities. According to the Anambra State Ministry of Health, the arrest followed investigations initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practice and protect the lives of residents. The m…

Umahi reacts after Peter Obi declined a debate with him The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reacted after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a d…

…of a sustained nationwide campaign against kidnappers. The northern socio-political organisation said that while it welcomed the freedom of the Oyo victims, thousands of families in Borno, Kaduna, Kwara, Zamfara and other states were still anxiously awaiting the return of their loved ones. The National Publicity Secret…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special As…

…fish out their sponsors. The operation, carried out by officials of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development from Ogun, Oyo and Osun states in collaboration with security agencies, targeted illegal artisanal mining camps at Ileki-Ijesa along the Ile-Ife-Ilesa Road. A statement issued on Sunday by the Special…

…manage its internal processes. “While INEC acted within its statutory powers and administrative discretion in extending the deadline for opposition parties to upload names of their candidates, it is noteworthy that the extension was necessitated by the stark failure of opposition parties to manage their internal proces…

…8, 2024. These also include the request for a note verbally by Adeyemi sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the approvals he got to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), request for approval of self-accounting Adeyemi sent to the AGoF and the conveyance of approval for take-off of the PFIPC. Othe…

…on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was placing more pressure on households already battling inflation, rising food prices, transportation costs, electricity tariff hikes and unemployment. “It is unconscionable that at a time when Nigerian families are battlin…

…where he played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles reach the final before finishing runners-up. However, his exit from Chippa United earlier this year left him without regular first-team football, limiting his opportunities to remain active at club level. The lack of competitive matches also affected his standi…

…football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Evra, Ronaldo once lost a game of table tennis to former teammate Rio Ferdinand while other players celebrated Ferdinand’s victory. Evra said Ronaldo was so unhappy with the defeat that he sent his cousin to buy a table tennis table. He then reportedly spent two weeks pract…

…surrendered at about 8:30 a.m. on July 10 to troops of C Company, 192 Battalion (Mechanised), deployed in Gwoza. The sources said the group comprised two women, a teenager and an infant who fled from the Kunde terrorist enclave, one of the remaining hideouts used by Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the Mandara Mountains. T…

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has threatened legal action against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human…

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health…

…efforts in releasing the children. Igboho said: “It is also important to praise the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, the military, the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the leaders of all security agencies for their sm…

…Qatar declared a four-day period of national mourning beginning Monday. Government ministries and public institutions will suspend work, while flags across the country will be flown at half-mast. Nigeria's message of condolence was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign…

…has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Ministry of Works over the alleged non-execution of the Idanre-Owena road rehabilitation project, despite its continued classification as an ongoing project in the federal budget. In separate petitions dated […] The post Ondo resident pe…

…the citizenry. ‘The release of the victims is a landmark achievement of the present administration in the Country. ‘The issue of the Country is being taken serious by the administration noting that there can never been any development in the atmosphere. ‘Also, the government must ensure proper rehabilitation of the vic…

…approaches in favor of relentless, high-octane offense. A dramatic rise in clinical finishing and tactical fluidity across the tournament has seen goal-scoring rates climb to historic heights. Countries have continued to score goals to ensure their side progress to the next stage of the tournament, with this in mind we…

…to SS1 in the same school. He is not changing schools, so I don’t see the point of organising a graduation and asking parents to pay a certain amount of money. “I have already told him he will not be attending,” Akpan said. Some parents also expressed concern that ceremonies have become so commercialised that even non-…

…passage to the World Cup. Flamingos maintain impressive qualifying run Nigeria finished the qualifiers with an outstanding attacking record after scoring 19 goals across two rounds. The Flamingos had reached the final qualifying stage by eliminating Guinea with an emphatic 11-0 aggregate victory. They won the first leg…

GistReel Senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has sparked reactions online after sharing relationship advice for men and women planning to go on dinner dates. Speaking during a sermon in a viral video, the clergyman described dinner dates as an opportunity for familiarisation rather than a so…

…of the Osun Rescue Mission Team (formerly the Iyiola Omisore Campaign Organisation). The post Omisore is staying in APC, defections have nothing to do with him — Famurewa appeared first on Tribune Online.

…accordance with the law. Speaking at a stakeholders’ interface on credible elections organised by the International Press Centre, IPC, in partnership with the European Union, EU, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, explained why the command had yet to enter the Government House. According to Ojela…

The US military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels,” th…